Historical
events that took place on the 3rd of July
1886:
Karl Benz drove the 1st automobile in Germany
1890:
King Leopold II gave Congo to Belgium
1907:
A decree by the Pope forbade modernization of theology
1916:
4 people were killed during a fatal shark attack which occurred near the New
Jersey shore
1928:
The 1st coloured TV broadcast took place in London
1952:
The United States Congress approved the Puerto Rico's constitution
1970: 112 people were killed
after a British aircraft crashed in Barcelona, Spain
1976:
Israel launched the rescue of 103 Air France crew and passengers who were being
held hostage at the Entebbe Airport in Uganda by Palestinian hijackers
1987:
The 1st hot-air balloon trip across the Atlantic took Place
1989:
The U.S Supreme Court ruled that states do not have to provide funds for
abortions
1991:
Donald Trump gave Marla Maples a 7.45 karat diamond ring
1994:
30 people were killed in 3 fatal auto accidents in Texas
2004:
Maria Sharapova beat Serena Williams at the Wimbledon Women's Finals
2011:
23 people were reported missing after a tourist boat travelling off the coast
of Baja California in Mexico sank
2013:
King Albert II of Belgium announced his plan to abdicate the throne to his son,
Prince Philippe, Duke of Brabant, due to health reasons. He was succeeded by
his son on July 21 2013
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